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Amaran: A Story That Needed More Heart
A promising premise undermined by uneven pacing and a screenplay that stops short of the emotional depth its real-life subject deserves.
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Vettaiyan Delivers a Powerful Punch with Rajinikanth at His Best
TJ Gnanavel's latest outing brings Rajinikanth back in a role that demands both restraint and rage — a combination the superstar delivers with trademark precision...
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Kottukkaali: Tamil Cinema's Boldest Statement This Year
PS Vinothraj follows up his National Award-winning debut with a film that is even more uncompromising in its gaze, and more devastating in its silence.
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Viduthalai Part 2: Vetrimaaran Raises the Bar Again
The long-awaited sequel delivers on every front — a searing political drama elevated by career-best performances and masterful storytelling.
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The maestro speaks about Ponniyin Selvan, the shifting landscape of Tamil cinema, and why he still believes in the theatrical experience.
Sivakarthikeyan: From Comedy to Conviction
The actor-turned-producer on choosing roles that challenge him, his evolving screen identity, and what drives his creative ambitions.
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The Evolution of Tamil Cinema: From Parasakthi to Ponniyin Selvan
Tracing seven decades of a film industry that has shaped politics, language, and culture across South India — and what the next chapter holds.
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Women Behind the Camera: The Unsung Heroes of South Indian Cinema
From editors and cinematographers to production designers and stunt directors — the women who make the magic happen, far from the spotlight.